Maths

Course: WJEC - Mathematics/Numeracy  

Subject content: Numeracy 

• Number 

• Measure and statistics 

• Some aspects of 

  • Algebra

  • Geometry 

  • Probability 

Subject content: Mathematics 

• • All the content of GCSE Mathematics - numeracy 

  • Additional 

    • Algebra 

    • Geometry 

    • Probability 

Knowledge organisers of the key topics - Higher - click on the pages to enlarge

Knowledge organisers of the key topics ~ Intermediate - click on the pages to enlarge

Knowledge organisers of the key topics ~ Foundation - click on the pages to enlarge

Mathswatch 6 week revision schedule make sure you look at the right tier

Books useful to the course:

• https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/maths/mwhr42-wjec-gcse-maths-revision-guide-with 

Websites: below are useful websites covering exam content 

• The website: www.vle.mathswatch.co.uk has revision video clips, interactive questions and worksheets aimed at all grades/topics. Pupils must login with their username (given to them by their class teachers) and then the password is rhylhigh. 

• The website: www.revisegcsemaths.co.uk has a variety of resources including an e-book of revision notes and examples, revision practice worksheets split into topics with worked example answers, and sample papers/old past papers for the WJEC syllabus. 

•  The website: https://corbettmaths.com has videos, worksheets and revision cards. 

• The website: www.wjec.co.uk/question-bank has past paper questions and markschemes which can be searched for by topic. 

• The website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize has learner guides/videos/tests for a variety of key topics. You will need to follow the links: Secondary, then Wales, then GCSE, then scroll down to Maths, then WJEC for the Maths GCSE materials. You will need to follow the links: Secondary, then Wales, then GCSE, scroll down to Maths Numeracy (WJEC) for the Maths-Numeracy GCSE materials.  

• Starter of the Day could also be used for revision

  • Foundation tier - https://resource.download.wjec.co.uk/vtc/2014-15/WJEC-14-15_04/foundation_en.html 

  • Intermediate tier - https://resource.download.wjec.co.uk/vtc/2014-15/WJEC-14-15_04/int_en.html 

  • Higher tier - https://resource.download.wjec.co.uk/vtc/2014-15/WJEC-14-15_04/higher_en.html 

APPs helpful to the course: 

Mathswatch - https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/mathswatch-gcse#:~:text=If%20your%20School%20subscribes%20to,is%20the%20App%20you%20need

Revision sessions available:

• Monday - Mrs Davies-Lamb in 3.18

• Wednesday - Ms Jones in 3.19 

    - Mrs Maskrey in 3.21

• Thursday - Miss Arnold in 3.17

• Friday - Mrs WIlliams in 3.18

Exam dates:

• Numeracy Unit 1 - 8th May

• Numeracy Unit 2 - 4th June

• Mathematics Unit 1 - 15th May

• Mathematics Unit 2 - 11th June

All Foundation tier papers are 1 hour 30 mins. All Intermediate and Higher tier papers are 1 hour 45 mins 

What will you need for your exam?

• Black pen 

• Pencil 

• Ruler 

• Eraser 

• Pencil sharpener 

• Protractor 

• Highlighter

• Pair of compasses 

• Scientific calculator (for both Unit 2 exams only) 

• Tracing paper will be provided on request